Monday 26 November 2007

Private William Henry Collis

Born on 20 April 1874 in London, England - husband of Mrs. Florence Agnes Collis, Wandsworth, London, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, no current military service, previously served in the "India Frontier Wars", Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, greyish blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410057) - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 October 1915.

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